Bus Accident in Midtown Manhattan Injures One Person
Authorities reported that a bus crashed into scaffolding outside a building in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday evening, resulting in one person being injured.
The incident occurred on East 41st Street between Lexington Avenue and Park Avenue at around 4:35 p.m., as the Port Authority bus lost control and veered onto the sidewalk, according to the FDNY and NYPD.
The injured individual was taken to Bellevue Hospital, although the extent of their injuries remains unclear, as per fire officials.
According to witnesses in a nearby building, the bus lost control while traveling eastbound on 41st Street and crashed through the scaffolding, causing significant damage.
Video footage shared online showed the front half of the bus on the sidewalk, with the rear protruding into the road, creating a chaotic scene.
âYo, that sâtâs in the building!â one person exclaimed in the background of the video, highlighting the severity of the crash.
The bus driver, a man in his 30s, was identified by authorities. An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.
